Volvo C70
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 16 years from 16,800 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
16,800
Best Year
2012 (80%)
Years Covered
16
How reliable is the Volvo C70?
Volvo C70 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 79% | 494 | 69,550 mi |
| 2012 | 80% | 593 | 77,384 mi |
| 2011 | 73% | 1,098 | 90,321 mi |
| 2010 | 75% | 1,585 | 93,174 mi |
| 2009 | 74% | 1,786 | 95,694 mi |
| 2008 | 75% | 2,254 | 107,960 mi |
| 2007 | 74% | 2,556 | 102,720 mi |
| 2006 | 71% | 2,325 | 98,826 mi |
| 2005 | 75% | 803 | 88,192 mi |
| 2004 | 79% | 1,050 | 93,504 mi |
| 2003 | 78% | 758 | 91,932 mi |
| 2002 | 77% | 507 | 96,658 mi |
| 2001 | 77% | 376 | 100,260 mi |
| 2000 | 80% | 222 | 110,002 mi |
| 1999 | 79% | 232 | 107,330 mi |
| 1998 | 78% | 161 | 122,080 mi |
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About the Volvo C70
The Volvo C70 has been tested 16,800 times in 2024 MOT data across 16 model years (1998 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 80% pass rate from 593 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 71%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The VOLVO C70 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 122,080 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 69,550 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the C70 is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volvo models.
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